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The Union-Tribune San Diego's Michael Gehlken expects Danny Woodhead to remain "a cog" for the Chargers "on third down and in the passing game."

Woodhead missed most of last season with a severe ankle/fibula fracture, but was healthy at OTAs and by all accounts looked sharp. Although the Chargers invested a top-15 pick into Melvin Gordon, the rookie is expected to focus on early downs while Woodhead fills his usual "Sproles Role" for Philip Rivers. Woodhead caught 76 balls in 2013, finishing as a top-13 PPR back. Jul 23 - 11:11 AM

Per ESPN's Eric Williams, Melvin Gordon "proved a better pass catcher than expected, and he will be used in the passing game." But make no mistake -- Woodhead is the team's primary third-down, two-minute and possibly even red-zone back. He's just one year removed from a 76-catch, eight-touchdown season. Jun 29 - 8:30 AM

Danny Woodhead has been one of the "pleasant surprises" for the Chargers during offseason workouts.

Woodhead is back to 100 percent after breaking his leg and ankle in Week 3 last season. He has flashed "quickness and elusiveness" at OTAs, setting himself up for a major role as the Chargers' passing back -- a role in which he caught 76 balls in in 2013. Melvin Gordon profiles as an early-down back for now. Jun 15 - 10:38 AM

Chargers coach Mike McCoy confirmed Danny Woodhead is back to 100 percent after fracturing his ankle and fibula last Week 3.

"He looks the way (he did) the snap before he went down," McCoy said at Chargers minicamp. Woodhead could play a larger role than most anticipate this season behind rookie Melvin Gordon, whose limitations involve pass blocking and receiving. Woodhead should be very involved in San Diego's passing game. Jun 8 - 11:14 PM

"I was in shock," Gates said, adding he believed he'd win his appeal. As it is, Gates said the failed test was a "blip on the radar." Contract-year TE Ladarius Green gets a four-game audition to replace Gates during his ban. Now 35, Gates is also in a contract year.